Agriculture Still No. 1 in Kansas and Plains States
The five state region led by Kansas and Iowa relies on farming for about a quarter of its population’s livelihoods. Despite strong cash receipts, farm numbers fall as land costs and investment deter new entrants. Farmers worry about profitability, with small to mid-size farms pressured by subsidies and market risks.
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Fidelity Bank Award Goes to Gwen Ramsey
Gwen Ramsey a Garden City High School senior has been named recipient of the 500 Fidelity State Bank scholarship. She is daughter of Leon M. Ramsey Jr. and Mrs. Ramsey and was chosen for academic achievement leadership and activities. She plans to attend the University of Kansas this fall majoring in microbiology and chemistry with hopes of medical school.
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Base Transfer From Cam Ranh Bay In Vietnam
The US Air Force handed over Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, its largest Vietnam installation valued at $53 million, and announced redeployment of about 2,000 personnel from the 483rd Tactical Airlift Wing, which has operated there since January 1967 and handled over 4.7 million passengers and over 100,000 tons of cargo annually. US military strength in South Vietnam declined by 400 troops last week, the smallest weekly cut since September, per the U.S. Command report.
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Sandals of 72 gain in style at Anthony's Grand Opening
Sandals for 72 are prettier than ever with white top color and sobher shades rising. Multi colored styles and new shaped heels dress up summer wear. Lightweight comfort suits dress or sport, and Anthony's boasts vast sandal selections at budget prices. Come in for several pairs as summer approaches and watch for the Grand Opening ad.
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Airlifting Montagnard Refuges From Kontum to Pleiku
US aircraft began moving Montagnard refugees out of Kontum City as fighter bombers struck northern targets. Helicopters and transports ferried women children and aged refugees 25 miles to Pleiku while about 2 500 men joined local militia. An estimated 15 000 Montagnard and 10 000 others remained with up to 20 000 having already fled in three weeks amid impassable roads.
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Corporate farming limits across Plains states
The piece discusses how large corporations can run farms at low or no profit for broader financial aims such as tax benefits. Kansas bans out-of-state farming corporations, allows in-state firms up to 5,000 acres with limits on stockholders and cross-holdings. Nebraska considered bills and an interim study, while Oklahoma shows a Supreme Court ruling from two years prior.
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Corporate farming debate worries Nebraska farmers
Officials in five states say corporate farms have had little effect, accounting for under one percent of activity. Dr. Jim Kendrick of the University of Nebraska Lincoln notes farmers fear what could come later as the trend remains small but watched.
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Jim Kendrick
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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